Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages, managing supplies and meeting animal needs by leveraging compassionate nature and love for every creature. Offering excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Reliable Animal care worker with demonstrated history of creating bonds with pets and positive relationships with owners.
Professional Animal care worker with over 20 years of experience working with animals of different breeds. Solid understanding of animal care practices, Outgoing personality with innate drive to provide superior customer service and excellent care.
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Skills
Customer service
Passionate animal care
Organization
Project organization
Relationship development
Team building
First Aid/CPR
Experience
Veterinary Assistant Intern, to American Veterinary Group – Waycross, GA,
Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal
Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgical-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Maintained knowledge through watching and learning.
Kennel Technician, to Plumas Animal Shelter – City, STATE,
Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
Stayed on top of housekeeping requirements such as laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering every animal on regular schedule.
Kennel Technitian Supervisor , to Saving Grace Animal Shelter – City, STATE,
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Handled all delegated tasks, including Making sure all Dogs were taken care of and all pet owners & adoptees were satisfied.
Walked over 10 dogs of varying sizes at one time while enforcing each dog's good behavior and walking manners.
Monitored animals during group play sessions, checking for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior and to prevent biting among dogs.
Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Oversaw canine rehabilitation center and provided rehabilitation services to help canines recover from surgery and injury.
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Treated animals afflicted with mange and other skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
Administered and applied treatments of wounds, vaccinations, sub-Q's and medications.
Applied casts and splints to immobilize fractures.
Euthanized sick or aging animals to maintain stock health.
Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Answered numerous calls per day to answer customer questions.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversation.
Collaborated with others to discuss new building plan for a new facility opportunities.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service, good attendance, and hard work.
Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant, to Donner-Truckee Veterinary Hosp – City, STATE,
Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering every animal on regular schedule.
Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions such as snowstorms and heavy winds or rains.
Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
Walked all dogs outside for potty breaks at least two times each per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
Bathed animals to remove dust, debris or contaminants and maintain wellbeing.
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files.
Managed front office activities, including customer service, patient appointment management, and office administration.
Education and Training
Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Education, Expected in Feather River College - Quincy, CA GPA:
: Veterinary Technology, Expected in Western Career College - Sacramento, CA, GPA:
Accomplishments
Raising two boys as a nurturing single Mother.
Putting myself back in college to acquire an Associates of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education after being out of school for 20 years.
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